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New precision ag tools unveiled at Farm Progress Show
The Farm Progress Show is one of the best environments in agriculture to learn about the newest equipment, technology, and innovative management practices. That includes the latest precision ag technology that can be retrofitted to upgrade existing equipment. In recent years more farmers are applying micronutrient packages with many applications in granular form and in the Midwest, there is also insecticide applied. Bryce Baker of PTx says that one of the newest advancements from Precision...
Many moving parts will influence beef demand for remainder of 2022
Times are challenging for beef cattle producers this year. Producers are finding themselves trapped a challenging environment with various headwinds impacting not only production, but profitability too.Derrell Peel, Oklahoma State University Extension Livestock Market...
Industry Productivity Data available thanks to Checkoff funds & Metafarms partnership
As U.S. pork producers are continuing to advance and improve their operational efficiencies and production practices, the proof is right there in the latest Pork Checkoff-funded Productivity Analysis Report.Director of animal science for the National Pork Board, Dr....
Clean Fuels highlights job creation & economic benefits in letter to President Biden
Clean Fuels Alliance America wrote to President Joe Biden Wednesday and other administration officials to highlight the biodiesel and renewable diesel industry?s contribution to job growth. The letter asks the administration to support tax policy that encourages...
Iowans raise concerns over CO2 pipelines
We have been talking for over a year about the proposed carbon capture and sequestration pipelines proposed to be built around Iowa. We have heard about the goals these projects have for the environment, and how they hope to be able to turn CO2 into something useful...
Landus holds ribbon cutting for new Innovation Connector
A recent addition to downtown Des Moines is Landus? new, unique facility: the Innovation Connector, which functions as an intersection between cutting-edge agriculture technology, farmers, and urban audiences. Ag innovation moves quickly, and that can create a...
USDA releases WASDE report
The latest WASDE report from USDA incorporates data from the June 30 Acreage Report, but this report but offers little change for now. Shelby Meyers, American Farm Bureau Federation Economist explains the report further.?What was most surprising was how lackluster,...
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Don?t try succession planning on your own
When you look at the family farming operation, ask yourself this one question; ?did I do this on my own??Were you the one who first turned the ground and built the buildings?Are you the only one who tills, plants, sprays, fertilizes, protects, harvests, and hauls your...
USDA report says farmers adopting precision ag at different rates
Farmers are adopting precision technologies at different rates. A USDA report says the largest farms are adopting auto-steer guidance technology at significantly higher rates. After sorting farms into five equally-sized groups, the agency found that among farmers who...
USMEF makes first post-COVID trade mission to Mexico
A team of 15 farm industry leaders traveled to Monterrey, Mexico, last week, representing the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) in the first post-COVID trade mission. The group met with buyers and importers at the Expo Carnes trade show, visited a processing...
Highlighting growth potential for U.S. pork exports in Panama and Colombia
The National Pork Board frequently organizes trips to foreign countries in order to help promote U.S. pork and look for areas to differentiate U.S. pork from competitors and add value and opportunity into other markets.Bob Ruth is a National Pork Board board member...
Hinson continues to tour district and discuss 2023 Farm Bill
As we approach the end of February, we get that much closer to the new farm bill. There?s a lot of things that farmers want to see in this year?s legislation, but, by and large, the number one sentiment is to keep the things that work intact. Iowa 2nd District...
